Fiona Dabell

Fiona has a mixed caseload, including high-value cerebral palsy cases and injuries resulting from sepsis, meningitis, haemochromatosis, nerve damage and the delayed diagnosis of cancer.

Before becoming a solicitor, Fiona was a registered general nurse who worked in a variety of clinical settings in the NHS. She underwent specialist training in Oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital but is interested in all aspects of medical care including paediatrics and midwifery.

Fiona is passionate about achieving the very best outcome for her clients and uses her combined knowledge of the law and medicine to achieve this. She is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and was named Bristol Law Society’s Junior Lawyer of the Year 2017.

Fiona is ranked as an ‘Associate to Watch’ in Chambers and Partners UK 2024 with one testimonial stating “Fiona’s skill set lends itself to clients who need an extra helping hand with the process. She’s able to explain matters in simple terms, which is important for clinical negligence work.” Fiona is also recognised as a ‘Key Lawyer’ in Legal 500 UK 2023.

Fiona was promoted from Associate to Senior Associate in April 2021.

Qualifications 

  • Legal Practice Course from BPP Law School
  • Law (LL.B.) from the College of Law
  • Adult General Nursing and Oncology Nursing at the Plymouth School of Nursing/Royal Marsden Hospital

Expertise

  • "I cannot recommend Barcan+Kirby Solicitors highly enough, especially Fiona Dabell. I found her extremely professional, very empathetic, honest, and supportive at all times, and kept me informed and updated throughout.

    She made me feel like I was her only client (obviously this is not the situation). This is a measure of her dedication to her clientele. I am immensely grateful for the settlement she achieved for me. I am going to miss the regular contact we had as Fiona has been a pillar of support over the last three years, especially through the difficult times."
    AnonMedical Negligence Client
  • "Fiona's skill set lends itself to clients who need an extra helping hand with the process. She's able to explain matters in simple terms, which is important for clinical negligence work."
    Chambers and Partners 2024
  • "I work mostly with Claire Hurrell and Senior Associates Jay Nathwani and Fiona Dabell. Their clear understanding of the medical matters means that cases proceed without repeated requests for clarification, which happens with some firms. I see them in conference with claimants and their families and they are sensitive, empathetic but also clear in their explanations, managing the expectations skillfully."
    Legal 500 UK 2023
  • "The service we had was second to none. Fiona was thoroughly professional at all times, yet showed sensitivity and empathy with our situation. Her knowledge and expertise was unquestionable and we were pleased with the settlement she achieved for us."
    PeterMedical Negligence Client
  • "Barcan+Kirby are a professional firm. My solicitor Fiona has helped me and guided me so much, not only is she a amazing solicitor but she is also a beautiful person inside and out. I would highly recommend Fiona, she is very professional and on the ball."
    AnonMedical Negligence Client